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October 18, 2007 Issue

music | performing arts | style | film/tv | food | visual arts | books | opinion


Updated Thursday, Oct 18, 2007 12:00 AM

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Akon, Rihanna come to BJC

Get your dancing shoes on. You're going to need them.

music | read the BLOG

Paulson to play Asylum concert

In past semesters, the Asylum, a student-run music club, has booked roughly two concerts per semester. That was the past.

Bluegrass group line dances into studio

Students will have the chance to spice up their Saturday night with live bluegrass music -- equipped with banjos and fiddles.

North of Nittany jams onto music scene

It's not often that you'll find a local band with such school spirit.

Senegal native's roots influence music

It is not every day that students have the chance to experience live music that is out of this world, or at least from out of this country.

'Phenomenal' Foster hits Theatre

Singer and songwriter Ruthie Foster's new album suggests a great sense of ambition and complacency, a noticeable contrast to her humble, easy-going personality.

Bouncing Souls take the Cell Block stage

When people go see a Bouncing Souls show, they have a pretty good idea of what they're getting.

SPA sets PSU music agenda

In recent years, concerts on campus have faced student criticism for a variety of reasons. Some UPAC-sponsored events have been poorly attended, and students seem to be aching for an administration that listens to what they want.

performing arts

Picasso and Einstein meet in NRT comedy

Great minds can do more than just think alike. They can learn from each other. And that's what No Refund Theatre will illustrate in its next show Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

Dark comedy classic hits Theatre

A musical man-eating plant is taking over downtown State College this weekend.

Kids' book turns into puppet musical

Hudson Vagabond Puppets certainly proves that when it comes to puppets, bigger is better.

Music professors sing out

Most professors can be found teaching in the lecture hall, but students can learn from School of Music professors outside the confines of a classroom -- in the concert hall.

style | read the BLOG

Bra varieties bring out the best of your chest

Bra shopping is necessary for all females, but for many it's a daunting and undesirable task. Knowing what to look for beforehand and having an idea of what you want "the girls" to achieve will help you find a great bra that works for your body type.

Shopping doesn't end at College Avenue

As football season draws to a close, free weekends will once again return to State College. So when the fall shopping bug bites, hit the road and visit some of these day trip-worthy shopping destinations.

Say ciao to unwanted frizz

Say adios to your kinky strands and hello to soft, subtle and totally straight hair. With these products and tools -- all with a budget in mind -- you can get freakishly straight hair that even the most humid of frat basements can't frizz.

I AM FASHION

film / tv

DVD offers ridiculous look at 'youth culture'

If you can believe The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down is "a realistic window into youth culture," then it's merely one more reason to see Los Angeles and its citizens as a shallow, cultural cesspool.

food

visual arts

books

opinion | View the print page

Letter from the Editor

The one constant in arts and entertainment history is that there's no such thing as a constant.

Radiohead's influence now rivals the Beatles'

When one talks about "the most influential band of all time," the conversation usually begins and ends with the Beatles. Honestly, it's not even close, and from a strictly musical standpoint, it may never be.

Would you rather...

Would you rather have a 10-inch nose or a 10-inch tongue? (Click to launch)

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